Mel turned 35 and not too much celebration as we were all getting ready for the big day in Feb. Wedding celebrations kicked off with a road trip with Sam and Gary. Sammy just pregnant with Charli Kate - but in great spirits. Arrival in Sunshine beach to our mansion - and the games did indeed begin. So many family and friends - and most of you reading this know how much fun was had and thank you to Cyclone Yasi for missing us! Mr & Mrs Fanshawe - Feb 3 2011. But again for those of you that know Mel - still an Evans!
Three and half months off work!! Yippee. We spent some great time with Sam and Gary at their lovely home and were so pleased to be there while Charli Kate was growing!! We decided it was time to hit the road and spend a week exploring a week exploring the Murray and Northern Victoria - great idea!!
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| Roughin it LOL -oh time for an upgrade |
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| Gave Penfolds a helping hand! |
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| Wolf Blass - our favourite - didn't need any help - so we had a few here! |
Droped in on an old friend and her animal farm in Melbourne! It was lovely to spend some quality time with good friends. The life of the unemployed - thanks to Jana and Garry for letting us squat for a week. If anyone is ever headed that way - drop in and try her lasagne it is fab!
Took the train to our old stomping ground in Torquay to catch up with JB. Little did we know back then that it would loose its IHG brand just a few months later. A bit sad after all the blood sweat and tears! But true to form we had a wine filled night with Jason and hope to see him in China at his new hotel some time soon.
Qantas had a points sale!! Yipee a cheapy to Brissy. Off to see Jarad and Carolyn and my Milkshake (Caitlin Grace for those of you who are not in the loop). Planned on a week in Brissy - stayed for 4. Weather good, comany good, wine (always good), and some quality time with the Evans clan.
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| Little did she know that I would get her a proper horse to ride a little later in the year! |
Back to Sydney for Easter - and a mostly/partly memorable trip up the Hunter with Gav & Skye. A car full of food and booze - typical fashion. Arrival and straight into it. However best memories hanging out with our best mates! xxoo
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| Absolute Hunter Valley |
May and we are OFF - 5-6 weeks back in the NT to Cooinda. Ha.....more later....
Amidst this was the arrival of Chali Kate Brannigan. September 9th 2011. Welcome to the world. A phone call from Sam - left me in tears (of joy). So happy for Gary and Sam. Cant wait to see her! My good friends trecked half way across Sydney to take some pink flowers - thanks Gav and Skye - we are so lucky to have friends like you both. xxoo
October still working in the NT - RF at Cooinda and ME at Crowne Plaza Darwin...more later....
A trip down to Sydney to see Charli. She is beautiful. I walked her around the shopping mall for 3 hours whilst she slept on my shoulder - funny how you don't feel any pain.
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| Charli Kate Branningan - 5 weeks |
Quick stop and then off to Caitlin's 1st Birthday. A great milestone for Caitlin and her lovely parents. What a great occasion - nice family time.
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| Now she can stop riding the cat. |
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| The Evans Clan |
November - RF and ME - still in the NT at Crowne Plaza Darwin - more later.....
Sam and I always said that we would be eachothers daughters God Parents. Sam asked me to be Charli's and I was honoured. A quick trip to Sydney for the Christening. The weather was kind and a great day. Another lovely family occasion - gee we have been lucky this year.
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| Sleeping Beauty. |
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| Charli's Christening Cake and Candle (Thank God the candle arrived!) |
December 2011
What will 2012 bring?? Lets start with a few months off and head off on holiday to SE Asia. Oops looks like Mel has a job starting in Cambodia in Jan - looks like we are going to be living there...
First stop Bali.
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